Principal's Notes

Hello CMS Parent/Guardian Community,

Here is some information for the week.

 How to Translate the Parent Bulletin

At the top of this page, you’ll see two dialogue bubbles. Click on them, and a list will appear where you can select your preferred language for the bulletin.

En la parte superior de esta página verás dos globos de diálogo. Haz clic en ellos y aparecerá una lista en la que podrás seleccionar el idioma que prefieras para el boletín.

Message from Principal 

Dear CMS Families,

As we enter the final two weeks of school, thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the year. It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the finish line of the 2024–2025 school year!

This week, our 6th and 7th-grade students will begin selecting their electives for the upcoming school year. Each student will be asked to rank their top three elective choices. While this process will take place during class, we encourage families to review the options together at home.

We’ve linked the Elective Presentation so you can support your student in making informed decisions. Students will be choosing from 18 different elective options, including music, visual and performing arts, world languages, leadership, and college and career readiness courses. Please note that some electives have prerequisites or are based on teacher recommendation. For example, Mr. Mendoza has already spoken with students about which band class (Symphonic Band – Advanced or Concert Band – Beginner) they should select based on their performance this year. Students will submit their elective requests during AST this week.

Looking ahead to next week, we have a full schedule of celebrations and events:

• Monday, June 9 – 7th & 8th Grade End-of-Year Field Trips

• Tuesday, June 10 – Trimester Awards & 8th Grade Awards Night

• Thursday, June 12 – 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

We’re excited to celebrate our students’ accomplishments as we close out the year!

Sincerely,

Principal Poo

8th Grade Gowns

Promotion gowns were delivered to students on Friday, May 30.

If you were not able to purchase a gown, don’t worry—your student has been provided with a loaner gown, which must be returned immediately after the ceremony in order to receive their diploma.

If your student received a loaner, please be sure to take any photos before or during the ceremony, as the gown will need to be turned in right after promotion concludes.

Thank you for your support as we prepare to celebrate our promoting 8th graders!

8th Grade Cultural Sashes

As we look forward to celebrating your student’s promotion, we want to share a few important guidelines to ensure the ceremony remains respectful and inclusive of all cultures and traditions.

Cultural Sashes:
Students are welcome to wear a cultural sash to represent their heritage and identity. To ensure appropriateness and alignment with school expectations, all cultural sashes must be pre-approved by school administration no later than Friday, June 6th. If your student plans to wear a sash, please email a photo or description to either Mr. Bradley, Dr. Tarumoto or Mr. Poo.

Leis and Accessories:
Please note that candy leis, money leis, and other celebratory accessories are not allowed during the promotion ceremony. If you have questions about a certain item, please reach out to the school administration. 

Thank you for helping us maintain a meaningful and dignified celebration for all our 8th graders. We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Last Day of School: Minimum Day

Please note that CMS will be on a minimum-day schedule for the last day of school on Thursday, June 12th, 2025. Please ensure that your student is picked up earlier that day. Students who ride the bus will be taken back to their designated drop-off spots.

If you have an 8th-grade student, please refer to the schedule below:

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

8^th-grade schedule

9:30 am: Students arrive/line up by section

10:00 am Ceremony Dress Rehearsal

11:00 am: Final Announcements

11:30 am: Lunch

12:00 pm: Students return to Gym/Gates Open

12:30 pm: Ceremony Begins

1:30 pm: Ceremony Ends. Students report back to the gym to pick up diplomas.

Summer School is here!

Unlock a summer of learning and fun! Registration is now open for our exciting Summer School program. Join us from June 30th to July 25th (no school July 4th) for engaging classes and activities. Sessions run from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch provided FREE of charge. Plus, transportation is available!

Desayuno y almuerzo disponible. Gratis. ¡Transporte disponible!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Register today!

Summer School Registration Form

Summer Peer Connections

Frequently Asked Questions about the program.

EOY Fieldtrip Eligibitliy

Here's a revised version with improved clarity and grammar:

Subject: Important Information Regarding End-of-Year Field Trip Eligibility

The third trimester began on Monday, March 10th. This is a timely reminder for students and families regarding the eligibility requirements for all end-of-year field trips.

To participate in their grade level's end-of-year field trip/activity, students must meet the following criteria:

• No Suspensions: Students must not receive any suspensions (classroom, in-school, or out-of-school) during the third trimester.
• Tardiness Limit: Students must have fewer than 60 tardies.
• Unexcused Absence Limit: Students must have fewer than 126 unexcused period absences. Please note that parent-excused absences are included in this count.
• Behavioral Expectations: School administration (Mr. Poo, Mr. Bradley, and Dr. Tarumoto) reserves the right to remove a student from the field trip if they exhibit unsafe behaviors.

For attendance-related questions, please contact:

• Dr. Vicky Tarumoto, Assistant Principal: [email address removed] or (408) 522-8247, extension 2002
• Micaela Lopez, Attendance and Registration: [email address removed] or (408) 522-8247, extension 2004

PTSA Update

Reminders

Early Breakfast

For families that have students in the Juntos program and have a Zero period class, please know that your student may pick up breakfast from the café starting at 7:20am. 

LRC is Open

The CMS Library is open for students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting at 7:45 AM. If your child needs to be dropped off early, they are welcome to head straight to the library, where they can read, work on assignments, or simply hang out and stay warm.

Door Dashing/Food Delivery

CMS does not allow any food delivery services for students. However, if a parent/guardian brings down food for their students, then we will gladly have them pick up the food from the front office during our regular lunch hours. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Poo at daniel.poo@sesd.org.

Family Resource Center

If you need assistance with learning Power School, Google Classroom, or just need help with email, please stop by the Family Resource Center (FRC). The FRC is open on Tuesdays, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !